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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 4/6/2011 Meeting Minutes City of Glendale Citizens Advisory Commission on Neighborhoods Meeting CORTEZ CONNECTION NEIGHBORHOOD (51st Drive - 55th Avenue/Cortez Street) Wednesday, April 6, 2011 6:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Sharon Sprague, Chair Vickie Loya, Vice Chair Sharon Brown Jo Ann Caufield Barbara Cole John Geurs Bill Jocewicz Rebecca Ontiveros Mathew Versluis MEMBERS ABSENT: Judy Atkins Frank Hinds STAFF PRESENT: Cathy Gorham, Deputy City Manager Matt Cohrs, Neighborhood Partnership Administrator Josie Romero, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Angie Wilkie, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Andrew Stuart, Police Crime Prevention Specialist I. Call to Order Chair Sprague called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. II. Roll Call Chair Sprague conducted roll call and noted that Commissioners Atkins and Hinds were absent. Chair Sprague welcomed new Commissioner John Geurs. III. Approval of Minutes — March 2, 2011 The minutes of the March 2, 2011 meeting of the Citizens Advisory Commission on Neighborhoods were unanimously approved, as written. IV. Business from the Floor None. V. Glendale Police Department Block Watch Proaram Recently, the Commission requested more information on how the blockwatch program works and its relationship to neighborhood associations. The Cortez Connection Neighborhood, which recently registered as a neighborhood association, is also a blockwatch and a good example for talking about both programs. Police Crime Prevention Specialist Andrew Stuart, Foothills South CAT Team, lead a discussion about the blockwatch program. Citizens Advisory Commission on Neighborhoods Meeting - Minutes April 6, 2011 Page 2 of 2 VI. Neighborhood Profile: Cortez Connection Neighborhood The Commission on Neighborhoods toured the Cortez Connection Neighborhood. This neighborhood is located on Cortez Street, from 51st Drive to 55th Avenue. The Commission discussed how the registration meets the guidelines and if the size is appropriate for an association, as well as if incorporating additional streets around Cholla Park could help in building greater community in the area. VII. Commission on Neighborhoods FY 2010-11 Work Plan Update In October 2010, the Commission adopted its FY 2010-11 work plan. Due to time constraints associated with the approaching sunset and inclement weather (rain), this item was not discussed. (The commission will be exploring recommendations for next year's work plan at the May meeting.) VIII. Staff Updates and Commission Items of Interest This item provides an opportunity for the Neighborhood Partnership staff to share information with the commission on key activities over the past month; due to time constraints, this item was not discussed. The Commissioners will peruse the Staff Report and contact staff with any questions or concerns. IX. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, tL,CA Angie Wilkie Neighborhood Services Coordinator Neighborhood Partnership Office